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Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Pad 11"x14" (10 Sheets)Save Up to75%Off list
Starting At: 9.39
White Master Quality Archival Oil primed linen pads offering the most brilliant painting results! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Pads, specifically designed for oil painters are the ideal lightweight alternative for traveling oil painters, giving them the ability to take 10 sheets of oil primed linen in a space smaller than one single 3/4" canvas! We’ve taken our popular sized Centurion Linen and given it a double oil priming, that allows your oils to sit up on the surface and gives it the proper refractive, non-absorbent, proper bonding qualities that only oil priming can give. The sturdy 11oz linen has a medium-fine tooth, making it perfect for all oil painting techniques. Linen sheets can be used while on the pad, or removed and even used to make custom linen panels glued to wood painting panels or acid-free foam core. Linen sheets are tape mounted onto stiff backing board for durability. Centurion Oil Primed Linen Pads are ideal for traveling, workshops, and classes. Key Features:* 11oz, double oil primed linen* Beautiful medium-fine texture* All purpose weave - beautiful texture* Sheets can be panel mounted* 10 sheets per pad* Linen sheets are tape mounted onto stiff backing board for durability* Designed exclusively for oils and alkyds* Perfect For:* Great for plein air painting* Oil Painters of all skill levels* Making custom painting panels* Workshops, traveling, instructors* Oil priming provides ideal bond with paint* Brilliant refraction of oil and alkyd paints Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Pads, specifically designed for oil painters. Superb receptive surface accepts even the thinnest oil color lay down without fragmenting on the surface and is a permanent surface as colors adhere better on it then any other oil primed canvas on the market today! See More -
Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed 11"x14" Linen Canvas .67" DeepSave Up to73%Off list
Starting At: 10.39
…11oz. weight linen with a lovely medium texture and weave, that’s archival nature will last hundreds of years. Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Canvases come in convenient 0.67" and 0.87" depths for ease of specific framing needs. Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen also comes in rolls for custom… Master Quality Archival Deluxe Stretched Canvas! Superb Performance And Color Retention! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! As an oil painter, it is important to work on oil primed surfaces. First, oil on oil will provide the best chemical bond for the paint layers that go on, afterwards. Secondly, gesso are acrylic based, and either repel oil if they have too high of a resin base, or absorb the oil too much if it is too matte, making color sink and look dull and lifeless. Oil priming allows the color to sit cleanly and brightly on the surface, with refraction of the white from below. Centurion’s affordable (OP DLX) oil primed canvas is a great way to start painting with not only an oil primer, but the luxurious texture and archival tradition of linen! Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming! Oil Primed Linen, Deluxe Professional Stretched Canvas (OP DLX) Back stapled to allow for easy re-keying or re-stretching, Centurion Canvases have 4 paintable edges for frameless or floater frame presentation. The stretchers are kiln-dried, all pine bars for strength and durability. Centurion Linen is a master-quality, 11oz. weight linen with a lovely medium texture and weave, that’s archival nature will last hundreds of years. Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Canvases come in convenient 0.67" and 0.87" depths for ease of specific framing needs. Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen also comes in rolls for custom stretching onto custom sizes or deeper gallery stretchers, and is also sold in Panels for studies, plein air, or to take up less space for traveling. Key Features:* Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming* Master quality 11oz. weight linen canvas for archival longevity* Deluxe Oil-primed linen* Medium weight and texture* Kiln-dried Pine Stretchers* Back stapled for clean edges* Easy re-keying or re-stretching* Convenient 0.67" and 0.87" depths for ease of specific framing needs* Superb performance and color retention* Non-absorbent, enhanced oil primer allows for brilliant results* Perfect For:* Oil and Alkyd Painting* Archival Longevity* Students to Professional Artists* Commissions and Final Paintings* Superb receptive surface There is no canvas like this canvas! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Stretched Canvas, specifically designed for oil painters. Superb receptive surface accepts even the thinnest oil color lay down without fragmenting on the surface and is a permanent surface as colors adhere better on it then any other oil primed canvas on the market today! See More -
Plein Aire Gold Frame with Linen Liner 11" x 14"Save Up to74%Off list
Starting At: 30.39
Gold Elegant frames with timeless style and a beautiful linen liner! Our most popular ready-made frame style, Plein Aire frames are beloved by artists and framers the world over! A selection of our gold Plein Aire frames are now available in several sizes with a 1-inch linen liner (approximately 3/4" showing). This linen liner adds a finished, elegant flair to the already simple yet elegant design of Plein Aire frames. This linen liner is sure to be the perfect offset to any painting! The 3" wide flat moulding is enhanced by a raised and rounded top edge and offset inner groove, while the 1/4" deep rabbet allows for framing any flat artworks behind glass, or even 3/4" deep canvases with the use of offset clips! Superbly constructed and supplied with hanging hardware in the form of D-rings and screws, Plein Aire frames have a solid wood composition coated in gesso to ensure a smooth, blemish-free surface Key Features: * Solid, 3" wide moulding with raised edge * 1/4" deep rabbet * 1-inch linen liner to offset any painting (3/4" showing) * Linen Liner Color: Off White * Sturdy gessoed wood construction * Comes supplied with D-ring hanging hardware and screws * Available individually or in bulk packs! Perfect For: * An elegant framing solution * Artists looking to show or sell finished paintings * Painters looking for a simple, sophisticated design to compliment their work Notes: The frame has a 1/4" deep rabbet. Allows for framing any flat artworks behind glass, and you can frame a 3/4" deep canvas with the use of offset clips. You would need a 1/2" offset clip for the frame to hold a 3/4" deep canvas. *See Off Set Clips Please note: Due to the nature of the leaf used, finishes on Gold Leaf Plein Aire frames will have lines and may vary from shipment to shipment. See More -
Centurion All-Media Primed Linen Panels 11"x14" (Pack of 3)Save Up to70%Off list
Starting At: 1.85
White Professional Universally Acrylic Primed Linen Painting Panels Centurion LX All-Media Primed Linen Panels are manufactured using the world famous 11oz., universally acrylic primed Centurion Linen Canvas. Acid-free and archival, the primed medium-textured linen is cleanly wrapped and adhered to a solid 3mm MDF wood board. Centurion’s beautiful non-mechanical surface is ideal for oils (traditional and water-soluble), acrylics, Caseins, and more brittle media like Egg Tempera and Acrylic Gouache. Perfect for traveling and pochade boxes, the linen panels are lightweight and take up around 1/4 the depth of a 3/4” canvas, so you can travel with more work surfaces! An ideal way to try high quality linen for the first time, at affordable low prices. Key Features: * Universal linen panel * Acid-free, Archival Linen * 11oz., universally acrylic primed * Mounted on 3mm MDF wood board * Convenient Packs of 3 * Bulk Packs of 3packs available! * Universal Acrylic Priming * Medium-textured linen * Non warping * A Jerry's recommended best seller! Perfect For: * Artists of all skill levels * Linen Lovers on a budget! * Traveling, takes up 1/4 the space of a 3/4” canvas * Oils, Acrylics, Alkyds, Caseins, Egg Tempera, Water-Mixable Oils "I paint in acrylics and found these panels to be excellent. The canvas texture seems just right, and the panels resist warping. I have only used them in fairly small sizes, maybe up to 9 x 12 at most, so can't attest to the stability of larger sizes, but have been very happy with what I've used." See More -
Centurion LX Acrylic Primed Linen Canvas 3/4" Deep 11"x14"Save Up to77%Off list
Starting At: 9.99
Centurion LX Linen Stretched Canvas. Master quality 3/4" Deep 11oz weight linen canvas! Centurion LX linen canvas is a hearty 11oz triple primed acid-free linen canvas suitable for oils, acrylics, alkyds and caseins. Larger sizes are braced to remain stable providing a rigid support for your… Centurion LX Linen Stretched Canvas. Master quality 3/4" Deep 11oz weight linen canvas! Centurion LX linen canvas is a hearty 11oz triple primed acid-free linen canvas suitable for oils, acrylics, alkyds and caseins. Larger sizes are braced to remain stable providing a rigid support for your paintings. Hand-stretched onto the back of kiln-dried pine wood stretcher bars these canvases are keyable for tightening and re-stretching if you wish to for any reason. 3/4" deep LX is fine for most techniques and may be painted for frameless presentation. The entire Centurion line provides high quality and affordable pricing. Back stapled allowing you to use corner key to tighten and allowing for re-stretching if needed. World famous Centurion linen canvas closely parallels the true nature of canvas and is made to satisfy even the toughest critics. Unlike cotton, linen has long fibers that resist deterioration for at least 5 centuries and as much as 2,000 years with proper care. Compared to cotton, Centurion linen has a non-mechanical surface with a lovely texture, making it much more special then any cotton canvas to paint on. Master quality 3/4" Deep 11 oz. weight linen canvas will last hundreds of years! Key Features:* Individual or Boxes of 6* 11 oz. triple primed acid-free linen canvas* Excellent for oil, acrylic, and alkyd colors* 3/4" Wide edge that may be painted for frameless presentation* Kiln-dried pine wood stretcher bars for strength and durability* Acid-free titanium white acrylic primer* Fine, all-purpose surface* Back stapled to allow for keying or re-stretching (keys included)* Corner key to tighten and allowing for re-stretching* Non-mechanical surface with a lovely texture* Four paintable edges for frameless presentation* Larger sizes are braced to remain stable, providing a rigid support for your paintings Perfect For:* Excellent for oil, acrylic, and alkyd colors* Beefier stretcher suitable for larger size works* Canvas that will last hundreds of years* Long fibers that resist deterioration* 3/4" deep LX has a wide edge * "I've been using Centurion linen canvas from Jerry's for several years now. I use both the acrylic and oil primed and get great results. The texture of the canvas also has a nice weave to it and I can use glazing and impasto techniques on it. As an artist who makes his living painting it's important to me to have the best tools I can. Centurion fits that bill." - Artman54 See More -
Centurion Linen Canvas Pad 11x14" 10 Sheets , 11oz Acrylic PrimedSave Up to70%Off list
Starting At: 8.19
White Centurion Acrylic Primed Linen Canvas 10 Sheet Pads, The Artists Choice! Centurion Acrylic Primed Linen Canvas Pads are a perfect, lightweight alternative for traveling, painting studies, or even just trying out linen as a painting surface! With 10 tape bound sheets in each pad you can mount on a stiff backing board to easily create 10 paintings on the go that take up only the amount of space of a few canvas panels. Centurion Acrylic Primed Linen Canvas Sheets can be removed and mounted on heavy acid free foam core board, masonite, or wood panels, and even create custom sizes by trimming it down. When painting straight into the linen canvas pad pages, you can easily remove sheets and mat around the artwork when finished. Linen pads are 11oz sheets, double primed with universal acrylic gesso, so they will accept a wide variety of media. 10 tape bound sheets in each pad you can mount on a stiff backing board to easily create 10 paintings Key Features: * 10 Sheets of medium textured linen * 11oz sheets * Tape bound sheets * Lightweight for packing/traveling * Double primed with universal acrylic gesso * Can be removed and mounted * Can be mounted on foam core or panel * Accepts a wide variety of media * No additional priming necessary, easy to glue onto a wood board Perfect For: * Trying Linen as a painting surface * Oils, Acrylics, Alkyds, Water-Mixable Oil Colors * Easily remove sheets and mat around the artwork when finished * Mount on a stiff backing board to easily create 10 paintings * Painting on the linen with acrylics * On the go, plein air * Traveling with supplies * Students and Classrooms Great Surface To Paint Oil "It is wonderful to paint on this surface. Smooth with great texture. No additional priming necessary and easy to glue onto a wood board. It is more expensive but well worthy of it." " Either acrylic or oil paint work best when used thinly or translucently to let the elegant linen texture shine through, but a partial impasto can give a nice contrast as well. It is very convenient to take with me when painting outside and then mount it on a board later. " - PleinAirBev See More -
Centurion DLX Acrylic Primed Linen Canvas 11"x14", Box of 3Save Up to76%Off list
Starting At: 28.79
White Centurion DLX Museum Linen Stretched Canvas. Master quality 1-1/2" Deep 11 oz. weight linen canvas! Centurion DLX Museum linen canvas has a hearty 11 oz. triple primed acid-free surface suitable for oils, acrylics, alkyds, and caseins. The linen is hand-stretched onto kiln-dried pine wood stretcher bars. Larger canvases are braced with rigid cross braces for added support. If necessary, you can insert the included corner keys to tighten the canvas or re-stretch the back stapled canvas. The DLX Museum canvas has a wide 1-1/2" deep edge that you can paint for frameless presentation. The entire Centurion line provides high quality stretched linen at an affordable price. Linen canvases that the old masters painted five hundred years ago are still in good condition. Unlike cotton, linen has long fibers that resist deterioration. If sharing your work with the next generation is important to you, we highly suggest working with linen. Compared to cotton, our Centurion linen has a non-mechanical surface with a lovely texture that is a joy to paint on. Master quality 1-1/2" Deep 11 oz. weight linen canvas that will last hundreds of years! Key Features: * 1-1/2" deep DLX Museum master quality stretched canvas * 11 oz. tripled primed acid-free linen canvas * One coat of clear sealer, then triple-primed with acid-free titanium white acrylic primer * Wide 1-1/2" profile edge for a frameless presentation * Kiln-dried pine wood stretcher bars for strength and durability * Back stapled to allow for keying or re-stretching (keys included) * Long linen fibers resist deterioration * Non-mechanical surface with a lovely fine texture * Larger sizes are braced to provide rigid support * Easy to re-stretch or tighten the canvas Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, alkyds, and caseins * Larger paintings that need stable support * A painting that will last hundreds of years * Long fibers that resist deterioration * Frameless gallery presentation * Archival quality canvas for future generations to enjoy * "Centurion Artist Quality Linen 1 1/2" Canvas by Creative Mark really stands out among the others by quality and price. I love also the smooth surface and tight stretched canvas that make my brush move around as never before. Thanks to the 11oz triple primed acid-free linen my Matisse acrylic paints show their full glory. Colors stay accurate and require little correction compared to other canvases I used in the past. Pleasure to paint onto and it really makes the difference. I like also the excellent size inventory" - ART By VENY See More -
Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed 11"x14" Linen Panel, 3 PackSave Up to84%Off list
Starting At: 9.69
White Master Quality Archival Deluxe Linen Panels! Superb performance and color retention! Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming As an oil colorist it is important to work on oil primed surfaces and not universal primed surfaces. The reason is that universal primed surfaces are semi-absorbent. Gesso is absorbent even if it is plate smooth. The paint does not get absorbed as much and sits on the surface more making it easy to blend and manipulate. Granted it is not highly absorbent but the fact remains that some oil will get into the primer and flatten the image. You can get around this by using an under-painting oil ground on top of the surface of a universal ground canvas but this is very time consuming and expensive. Unlike universal ground, our oil priming chemically bonds with the oil paint and is non-absorbent allowing the paint to sit up on the surface with the correct refraction quality of the oil binder. If you use any high-quality oil color we urge you to use an oil primed surface and now we make it affordable! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Panels, specifically designed for oil painters. Superb receptive surface accepts even the thinnest oil color lay down without fragmenting on the surface and is a permanent surface as colors adhere better on it than any other oil primed canvas on the market today! Acid-free and archival, the primed medium-textured linen is cleanly wrapped and adhered to a solid 3mm MDF wood board. Key Features:* Acid-free, Archival Linen Panels* 11oz. Oil Primed* Made of medium weight linen* Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming* Mounted on 3mm (1/8") MDF wood board* Medium weight and texture* Non warping Perfect For:* Artists of all skill levels* Oil and Alkyd Painting* Archival Longevity* Linen Lovers expecting the best!* Professional Artists, Commissioned work* Traveling, takes up 1/4 the space of a 3/4" canvas For a good value on a smooth linen panel, this is it! The fine linen weave makes details easy when painting still life. Our Centurion canvas is used throughout the world by serious artists ranging from dedicated students to the most world-famous artists. It is the teachers and famous artists that asked us to try to come up with an oil primed linen canvas that if affordable. Not only did we wow them with quality but we also wowed them with the final price. You can buy Centurion Oil Primed canvas mounted to hardboard 3mm panels (1/8" thick), in canvas pads that can be stapled or taped to painting boards, in rolls for stretching your own canvas and in an Elite style stretched canvas engineered to maintain the integrity of the canvas even in the largest sizes. See More -
Senso Multi-Media Clear Primed, 11"x14" Linen Panels (Pack of 3)Save Up to67%Off list
Starting At: 1.85
White Draw on it, Print on it, Transfer on it, Collage on it and of course, Paint on it! These incredibly versatile Senso Clear Primed Linen Multi-Media Panels are the perfect surface for exploring and trying out new media. Senso Painting Panels feature a clear acrylic priming that can be painted on or drawn on with all kinds of media. Use it as a surface for acrylic gouache, acrylics, egg tempera, caseins, oil colors, pastels, graphite, charcoal and even micron pens. Each panel is especially stiff for building the heaviest layers of paint or collaging/decoupage. Sold in a variety of sizes, these heavyweight board panels are built beautiful and strong to last a lifetime. Key Features: * Primed with clear, acrylic primer gesso * Medium tooth natural linen weave surface * 3mm Archival MDF board backer and acid free glue * Available in a wide variety of sizes * Stiff surface for use with oils, acrylics, graphite, pastels, technical drawing pens and collage * Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, graphite, pastels, technical drawing pens and collage * Painting, drawing, screen printing and more * Artists of all skill levels Is linen or cotton canvas better? Linen is strong and durable, and remains the preferred surface for many artists. Linen is more expensive than cotton and retains its natural oils, which helps to preserve the fiber's flexibility and stops the canvas from becoming brittle. It is also regarded as having a more “natural” weaved finish than cotton. See More -
Senso 11"x14" Clear Primed Linen Canvas Pad,10 sheetsSave Up to64%Off list
Starting At: 11.89
White Acrylic Primed Heavyweight Linen - The Lightweight Alternative When Traveling! These incredible canvas pads are the perfect surface for exploring and trying out new ideas. Senso Linen Canvas Pad sheets feature a clear acrylic priming that can be painted on or drawn on with different types of media. Use it as a surface for acrylic gouache, acrylics, egg tempera, caseins, oil colors, pastels, colored pencils, charcoal, and even micron pens. By taking these pads along with you on your travels, you have a lightweight, space-efficient means of carrying a wide array of surfaces and sizes. Since the canvas is flat, you can easily mat around the artwork to cover where the binder clips were, or you can simply retouch when you get back to your studio. Let's face it, there is no perfect system, but canvas pads are a low-cost and effective alternative! If you're painting with oils, we suggest using drying oil mediums, so the paint film will dry overnight, allowing you to transport your paintings easier. Key Features: * For playing, studying, serious art and Plein aire! * Medium tooth paint gripping texture * Heavyweight 14 oz. premium clear primed linen canvas! * Each pad contains 10 sheets * Tape bound to a sturdy backing board * Primed with clear, universal acrylic primer * Available in a wide variety of sizes Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, colored pencils, pastels, technical drawing pens, and collage * Painting, drawing, screen printing, and more * Artists of all skill levels * Practicing your painting See More -
Paris Oil Primed Artists' 11x14" Linen Canvas, Box of 3Save Up to78%Off list
Starting At: 18.59
White Premium Heavy Duty European Style and Quality Linen - The ultimate stretched linen canvas for oil color artists! Beginning with only the finest quality long-yarn linen fibers, Paris canvas is woven into a medium weight fabric with a 42 TPI warp and 40 TPI weft. The linen is hand washed and pumiced to a lovely even surface, then coated with a layer of glue sizing and three coats of archival, non-yellowing, off-white oil primer, and is hand-sanded between coats for ideal adhesion. This oil primer is specially formulated to produce beautiful results with oil paints: as it is non-absorbent, the oils in the paint are allowed to sit up on the surface, making for luminous, refractive effects only possible with oil paints used on the proper ground. Once primed and dried, the canvas is stretched onto an innovative designed solid pine stretcher bars — instead of the standard tongue-and-groove join of regular stretcher bars, these bars feature slot-lap joins that are far less likely to go out of square. In addition, the 1" deep by 2-1/4" wide stretchers offer more support to the canvas, as the bulk of the size is in the width. Larger size canvases also feature 3/4" deep by 2-1/4" wide cross braces for added support. * Premium, classic European-style stretched linen canvas * Texture of the surface is in the medium range * Linen is hand-washed and pumiced for a fine surface * Luxurious non-absorbent, non-yellowing, off white oil primer * Bars feature slot-lap joins that are far less likely to go out of square * 1" deep by 2-1/4" wide stretchers offer more support to the canvas * Larger size canvases also feature 3/4" deep by 2-1/4" wide cross braces for added support * Hand-sanded between coats for excellent adhesion * Innovative stretcher and cross bar system stays square * Meticulously inspected at each stage of manufacture * The finest painting support for oil colors, crafted without compromise! The canvas is wrapped onto the stretchers and tacked along the sides with traditional copper tacks, a method that distributes the stress of the canvas more securely and ensures the strength of the stretching over time. The overlapping canvas corners are not cut, but folded carefully, and excess canvas is stapled onto the back of the stretcher frame, making for easy re-stretching if ever necessary. Once finished, each canvas is individually inspected and only once inspection is passed is it stamped with the Paris logo on the back of the product. Finally, cardboard corner protectors are added to prevent damage in shipping or storage, so the canvas that arrives to you is perfect in every way. Key Features:* Finest medium weight long yarn linen canvas* Weight: 10.3 oz - Really Strong Linen* Heavy duty 1" D x 2-1/4" W pine stretchers* Interlocked stretcher joint keeps canvas square* Copper tacks along outer edge, stapled on back* 1 layer of glue sizing and 3 coats of fine oil primer* Includes 8 wood tightening pegs* Corrugated corners for protection during transport Perfect For:* Brilliant results with oil colors* Archival works designed to last* Excellent adhesion of oils in thick or thin layers* Easy re-stretching if ever necessary* Adding a charming, classic, hand-made quality* The finest old world, European style* Achieving a luminous, refractive effect in oils If you are an oil color artist looking for the highest quality linen surface for your paintings, look no further than new Paris Oil Primed Artists' Linen Canvas. In our opinion, you cannot find or make a better stretched linen canvas at any price that is as good as Paris. It is truly the ultimate canvas for the most discerning of oil painters, and we are sure you'll be impressed! See More -
Paramount Primed Black 11" x 14" Canvas Pad, 10 SheetsSave Up to54%Off list
Starting At: 5.49
Black Black All-Media Primed Cotton Canvas! Paramount Black Cotton Canvas Pads and Rolls are made with quality materials for professional results. The 100% cotton canvas has a medium texture with the right amount of tooth for oils, acrylics, and alkyds. Painting on a black background allows you to unleash new possibilities as an artist. Bright, opaque colors pop and stand out against the black gesso. Paramount Black Cotton Canvas Pads are easy to travel with and are perfect for classes, workshops, and Plein Aire studies. Once your work is dry, you can stretch the canvas over stretcher bars, mount it for display, or frame it under glass. Canvas Pads are naturally portable and allow you to paint anywhere! Key Features: * Unbleached 100% cotton canvas * Double-primed with black acrylic gesso * 5.31 oz unprimed canvas weight * 10.62 oz double primed weight * Acid-free black acrylic primer * Medium-tooth surface * Holds up well against thick applications of paint * Available rolls or canvas pads * 10 canvas sheets per pad * Glue bound with flip-over style cover Perfect For: * Working with acrylics, oils, and alkyds * Fine art, mixed media, tole painting, and more! * Creating contrast in your composition * Intense color palettes and fluorescent art * A moody, dramatic portrait or still life * Making light colors stand out against muted darker colors * Emphasizing lights and darks in artwork See More
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